CVE-2007-5815: Path Traversal
First published: Mon Nov 05 2007(Updated: )
Absolute path traversal vulnerability in the WebCacheCleaner ActiveX control 1.3.0.3 in SonicWall SSL-VPN 200 before 2.1, and SSL-VPN 2000/4000 before 2.5, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the FileDelete method.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SonicWall SSL VPN | <=2.1 | |
| SonicWall SSL VPN 2000/4000 | <=2.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.sec-consult.com/303.html
- http://www.sec-consult.com/fileadmin/Advisories/20071101-0_sonicwall_multiple.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26288
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27469
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3342
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3696
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38221
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/483097/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5815?
CVE-2007-5815 is rated as high severity due to its potential to allow remote attackers to delete arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5815?
To mitigate CVE-2007-5815, upgrade your SonicWall SSL-VPN 200 to version 2.1 or later, or SSL-VPN 2000/4000 to version 2.5 or later.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2007-5815?
CVE-2007-5815 can be exploited through absolute path traversal attacks that use the FileDelete method to delete unauthorized files.
Which SonicWall products are affected by CVE-2007-5815?
CVE-2007-5815 affects SonicWall SSL-VPN 200 before version 2.1 and SSL-VPN 2000/4000 before version 2.5.
Is CVE-2007-5815 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2007-5815 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it without physical access to the device.
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